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Flood Damage Restoration Services in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)
24/7 Emergency Service for Flood Damage in Dallas-Fort Worth
Flood damage to your home or business is an emergency that must be addressed right away. The standing water threatens your home’s structure and foundation and can cause dangerous contamination, toxic mold growth, and various other risks. As soon as possible, all of the water must be extracted from the property, the building dried, and the necessary repairs started to return the property to its pre-loss condition. With flood damage in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, the sooner you act the better.
Best Option Restoration of Denton offers flood damage restoration services for residential, commercial, and industrial properties throughout the DFW area. Our flood damage restoration experts are on call 24/7 to provide the emergency response needed to stop further losses to your property, protect your family and employees, and stabilize the damage and contamination. We will provide professional cleanup of the contaminants brought into your property and drying, pack-out, and restoration services needed to fully restore your home or business to pre-loss condition.
Common Causes Applicable to Flood Damage
Flooding usually happens when a natural disaster or infrastructure breach overpowers the integrity of a building and brings in large volumes of standing water along with bacteria, debris, silt, chemicals, sewage, and other contamination. This type of damage occurs in different ways.
- Torrential Downpours and Flash Floods: North Texas is prone to periods of intense rainfall that can quickly overtake area storm drains. Flash flooding can happen as a result, and the high volume of water can rapidly accumulate on your property and bring in all types of contaminants.
- Clogged Waterways and River Overflow: Blockages in local streams, rivers, or city storm drains can cause a backup in the system and overflow its boundaries.
- Storm Surge and Widespread Rainfall: Periodically, the massive storm systems that can affect the surrounding region produce widespread flooding due to heavy rain, especially when a tornado has struck in the area.
- Infrastructure Failures: When a local dam, levee, or large water main bursts, it can release a destructive volume of water into nearby residential areas, businesses, and industrial properties. This results in sudden, deep flooding with extensive structural and contamination damage.
Our Flood Damage Restoration Process
Best Option Restoration of Denton’s flood damage restoration process is a carefully designed series of steps and procedures with the goal of returning your home or commercial building to a pre-loss condition. We use industry-standard best practices and cutting edge technology in every phase of the restoration process.
24/7 Emergency Response and Safety Assessment
Our flood damage restoration process begins when you call and a trained team of experts is dispatched to your Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, property. We will assess the area for electrical and structural hazards and the extent of contamination before beginning work.
Water Extraction
We use truck-mounted and submersible pumps to remove as much of the floodwater as quickly as possible. This minimizes the amount of water that is absorbed into the building and dry times required.
Debris Removal and Demolition
All non-salvageable materials are carefully removed and hauled away, including saturated drywall, ruined carpet, contaminated insulation, and damaged furniture.
Deep Cleaning and Sanitization
Once the debris has been removed, the next step is a thorough cleaning and sanitization of all remaining surfaces. We apply EPA-registered antimicrobial and disinfecting solutions to the entire property.
Structural Drying and Dehumidification
We then strategically place large commercial air movers, LGR dehumidifiers, and heat-drying equipment to begin forcing the water out of porous materials like wood and concrete and back to pre-loss moisture levels.
Monitoring and Documentation
Throughout the structural drying process, we monitor the progress using moisture meters and thermal imaging technology. We also keep track of all costs and compile the documentation needed for your insurance claim.
Why DFW Homeowners, Businesses, and Industrial Clients Choose BOR of Denton
Home and business owners in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, who need flood damage restoration require the expertise and experience that they can trust. BOR of Denton is the right choice for your next restoration project for a number of important reasons.
- Certified Expertise in Contaminated Environments: Our professionals are IICRC-certified in flood damage restoration and applied microbial remediation. This level of specialized training is a requirement for working in biohazardous environments and complex restoration situations.
- State-of-the-Art Restoration Technology: We invest in the latest technology for all of our restoration services so we can work as efficiently as possible and ensure your property is restored to the highest possible standard.
- Comprehensive Project Management: We handle every step of the restoration process for you, from the initial 24/7 emergency call to the final documentation that you need for your insurance claim.
- Safety and Compliance Focus: We follow all OSHA and EPA rules and regulations for working in hazardous material and contaminated conditions.
- Transparent, Responsive Customer Service: We are committed to open and honest communication with all of our clients. You will have regular updates on our progress and a direct line to our project managers for any questions so you always feel informed and confident.
Frequently Asked Questions About Flood Damage Restoration
What do I do after a flood?
Take any necessary precautions to avoid standing water and turn off power systems if it is safe to do so. If the conditions are dangerous, be sure to evacuate. After ensuring everyone is safe, reach out to a professional flood damage restoration company as soon as possible. Document as much of the damage you can visibly see and record the damage for insurance purposes, but leave the cleanup and inspection to the professionals.
Is it safe to go back into my flooded property?
No, it is not safe to re-enter a flooded property until professionals have deemed the structure safe. Floodwaters can present many unseen dangers, such as electrical issues, weakened structural integrity, and a range of biological and chemical contaminants. For your safety and well-being, we recommend waiting until professionals have conducted a thorough safety assessment.
How long does flood damage restoration take?
The amount of time a restoration project takes varies based on many factors, including severity of flood, the degree of contamination, square footage of the property, and more. The initial drying and extraction phase of the process typically takes three to seven days. However, complete restoration of the property, including cleaning, repairs, and rebuild, can take several weeks if there is severe or extensive damage.
Can items be salvaged after a flood?
Salvaging items after a flood event depends on many factors including the materials they are made of and the level of exposure to contaminated floodwaters. In general, any objects or surfaces that are made of non-porous materials, such as glass, metal, or hard plastic, can likely be cleaned and sanitized after a flood. Items that are made of porous materials, however, such as mattresses, carpeting, and upholstered furniture, may be unsafe to keep after they have been exposed to floodwater.
Will my homeowners or renters insurance cover floods?
Unfortunately, most standard homeowner's and renter's insurance policies do not cover overland flooding, which occurs when rainwater or a rising body of water overflows and seeps into a structure. In most cases, a separate flood insurance policy must be purchased to cover property damage from flood events.
Why do you need professional flood damage restoration services?
There are serious health and safety risks, as well as costly financial pitfalls, when dealing with water damage. Floodwater is Category 3 "black water," the most contaminated, toxic type of water that can make you very ill. Restoration technicians are trained in PPE and safe working practices to avoid cross-contamination and getting sick. Certified technicians have the training, tools, and equipment to sanitize and disinfect all surfaces to remove bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. Flood restoration experts do an accurate structural assessment and determine damage to foundations, walls, and floor joists. Professionals have the advanced moisture extraction tools and moisture detection technology needed to prevent mold growth and wood rot. Restoration companies know how to properly remove and dispose of flood-damaged materials as hazardous waste, per EPA and local guidelines.
